Wall anchoring
Creating safer homes together
Take action to help reduce the risk of tip-over accidents
We all want our homes to be a safe place. But in our homes, accidents can put children at risk. By working together, we can help prevent these accidents and make the home a safer place.
The best way to help prevent furniture tip over accidents is to anchor furniture to the wall. IKEA urges customers to inspect their IKEA chests of drawers and dressers to ensure that they are securely anchored to the wall using the wall attachment hardware kit provided in the packaging.
If you would like to request a kit to anchor your IKEA chest or dresser to the wall, order a wall anchoring kit for free here.
Help prevent furniture tip-over accidents
- Chests, dressers and other clothing storage furniture must be securely attached to the wall. Use the tip-over restraint provided with the product and the right hardware for your wall type. See our wall anchoring guide for help.
- Never put a TV or other heavy objects on top of a chest of drawers or any furniture not intended for use with a TV.
- Place heavy objects in the lowest drawers.
- Never let children climb or hang on drawers, doors or shelves.
Wall and screw guide
There are many different types of walls, but essentially, they all fall into one of two categories – stud walls and solid walls. Depending on your wall type, use the right hardware to anchor your furniture to the wall. If your wall material is not listed or if you have any questions, consult with a local hardware retailer.
Figure 1
Wall type:
Stud walls (Figure 1)
Built on a structure of vertical studs made of wood or metal. Always try to anchor at least one side of the furniture into a stud.
Figure 2
Wall material:
Stud wall (into stud)
Anchoring device:
Screw inserted directly into stud. For example, a 5 mm (3/16 in) wood screw provided with IKEA TRIXIG screw and plug set (Figure 2)
Figure 3
Wall material:
Stud wall (no stud)
Anchoring device:
Plug with screw. For example, an 8 mm (5/16 in) plug provided with IKEA TRIXIG screw and plug set (Figure 3)
Figure 4
Wall type:
Solid walls (Figure 4)
A bit tougher to drill into. But use a proper hammer drill with a masonry drill bit and you'll be fine.
Figure 5
Wall material:
Solid wall
Anchoring device:
Plug with screw. For example, an 8 mm (5/16 in) plug provided with IKEA TRIXIG screw and plug set (Figure 5)
Just a moment
The ultimate step-by-step guide on how to anchor your furniture to the wall and help prevent tip-over accidents.
Wall anchoring tutorial video
Would a video guide help? Check out our wall anchoring tutorial video, and let our experts help you with the best ways to anchor your furniture to the wall.
